Released on January 20, 2014
The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region and the Ministry of Health are currently investigating two suspect cases of measles in the region, and are taking steps to notify members of the public who may have been exposed.
Members of the public who visited the following establishments during the week of January 13-17 should be aware of the symptoms of measles:
- Security Building Supplies (January 13-17 inclusive)
- Chapters book store and attached Starbucks Coffee (South Albert location - January 13 between 1000-1330h)
- Sobeys (South Albert location - January 13 between 1000-1330h)
- Lawson Aquatic Centre (Pool facility and common areas: January 14 between 1230-1730h)
- Safeway (13th Avenue location - January 14 between 1530-1830h)
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (Quance St. location - January 14 between 2000-2300h)
- Argyle Park Community Centre (January 14 between 1830-2100h and January 15 between 1830-2100h)
- Uplands Community Centre (January 14 between 1830-2100h)
Background on Measles
Measles is a highly infectious and potentially serious disease that is easily transmitted through the air. Symptoms include high fever, cough and runny nose, followed by a rash. The rash often starts on the face before spreading to the rest of the body.
*Note - the earliest a person will experience symptoms is ONE WEEK following exposure. If you were born before 1970, you are assumed to be immune from contracting this disease.
IF YOU DEVELOP THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS:
- Please CALL your primary health care provider’s office, explain you were a contact of a suspect measles case, detail your symptoms, and see what accommodations can be put in place PRIOR to your visit to minimize contact with other patients.
- Call HealthLine at 811 for general information.
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For more information, contact:
Jenna Webb
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
Regina
Phone: 306-766-0889
Email:
jenna.webb@rqhealth.ca
Tyler McMurchy
Health
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083
Email: tmcmurchy@health.gov.sk.ca